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EDINBURGH, May 22 (SW) - A shocking
last day in Scotland meant Celtic failed to hold onto
their 2 point lead over Rangers, and were pipped at the
post for the Scottish Premier League title.
Rangers faced Hibernian at Easter Road,
and came away with a 1-0 win. Rangers’ top scorer, Nacho
Novo, scored the only goal in the 59th minute. The tight
win for Rangers meant that Celtic needed to lose or draw,
for them to win the title.
Celtic faced Motherwell at Fir Park and
were on top for much of the game, after a Chris Sutton
strike in the 29th minute gave them the lead. However,
two goals from Scott McDonald in the 88th and 90th minutes,
meant the Bhoys suffered their 6th defeat of the season,
and undoubtedly the most important.
In the other game of the day, Aberdeen
faced Hearts at Pittodrie. Goals either side of half time
by Richie Byrne in the 45th minute and Derek Adams in
the 49th gave the Dons the win.
The Scottish UEFA Cup spot went to Hibs
as they finished third in the table, level on points with
Aberdeen but with a better goal difference.
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